Confusing Words - 3

Direction: The question has two statements. Each statement uses a pair of words marked (A) and (B), one of which will make coherent sense in context of the sentence. For each sentence choose the best fit and select the option that indicates all correct answers.

i. The (A) naughty / (B) knotty child pulled the cat’s tail.
ii. The bookseller deals in (A) stationery / (B) stationary.

Direction: The question has two statements. Each statement uses a pair of words marked (A) and (B), one of which will make coherent sense in context of the sentence. For each sentence choose the best fit and select the option that indicates all correct answers.

i. We do not want to (A) loose / (B) lose the game.
ii. At the end of your visit, ask the salesperson for the safest and most direct (A) root / (B) route off the site.

Direction: The question has two statements. Each statement uses a pair of words marked (A) and (B), one of which will make coherent sense in context of the sentence. For each sentence choose the best fit and select the option that indicates all correct answers.

i. The (A) boar / (B) bore is a wild animal.
ii. She loves the smells of spring and the feel of the (A) dew / (B) due on the grass through her toes.

Direction: The question has two statements. Each statement uses a pair of words marked (A) and (B), one of which will make coherent sense in context of the sentence. For each sentence choose the best fit and select the option that indicates all correct answers.

i. The risk from bird flu is generally low to most people because this virus is usually found among birds and does not usually infect (A) human / (B) humane population.
ii. The (A) currant / (B) current of the river Beas is very strong.

Direction: The question has two statements. Each statement uses a pair of words marked (A) and (B), one of which will make coherent sense in context of the sentence. For each sentence choose the best fit and select the option that indicates all correct answers.

i. My eyes are (A) sore / (B) soar.
ii. Even a (A) draft / (B) draught of wine is harmful for you.

Direction: The question has two statements. Each statement uses a pair of words marked (A) and (B), one of which will make coherent sense in context of the sentence. For each sentence choose the best fit and select the option that indicates all correct answers.

i. Donï؟½t lose your (A) temper / (B) tamper.
ii. I (A) severe / (B) swear, I am telling the truth.

Direction: The question has two statements. Each statement uses a pair of words marked (A) and (B), one of which will make coherent sense in context of the sentence. For each sentence choose the best fit and select the option that indicates all correct answers.

i. A mother's (A) affection / (B) affectation towards her children is undying.
ii. Be (A) decent / (B) descent in your behaviour.

Direction: The question has two statements. Each statement uses a pair of words marked (A) and (B), one of which will make coherent sense in context of the sentence. For each sentence choose the best fit and select the option that indicates all correct answers.

i. The newly elected MLA became an (A) ally / (B) allay of the ruling party
ii. The school (A) choir / (B) quire won the first prize in the singing competition.

Direction: The question has two statements. Each statement uses a pair of words marked (A) and (B), one of which will make coherent sense in context of the sentence. For each sentence choose the best fit and select the option that indicates all correct answers.

i. The thief was sent to (A) goal / (B) gaol for a year.
ii. A (A) zealous / (B) jealous person can never be happy.

Direction: The question has two statements. Each statement uses a pair of words marked (A) and (B), one of which will make coherent sense in context of the sentence. For each sentence choose the best fit and select the option that indicates all correct answers.

i. The senior manager did not (A) exceed / (B) accede to his request.
ii. He has touched the (A) peek / (B) peak of glory.